About this role
Lead engineer role managing hardware design and delivery of Nuclear Instrumentation Systems (NIS) for operating and new nuclear plant designs. Oversee a team of engineers, ensure designs meet customer and quality requirements, and drive process improvements across I&C hardware products.
Responsibilities
- —Lead hardware design and delivery of NIS systems and associated hardware components and subassemblies
- —Direct team responsible for hardware design documentation including drawer drawings, cable & wiring schematics, and related deliverables for I&C products
- —Ensure hardware designs and project documentation meet applicable system and quality requirements
- —Identify and promote process improvements to increase work product quality, drive standardization, and improve manufacturability
- —Compile technical and quality documentation for procurement, design, testing and manufacturing of I&C hardware products
- —Work closely with manufacturing operations to resolve issues, provide oversight, and ensure products comply with drawing packages and specifications
- —Drive resolution of technical issues identified throughout design, testing and delivery phases
- —Support development and execution of test procedures and functional tests
- —Provide customer support for installation and emergent technical issues
- —Provide coaching and mentoring to engineers supporting project deliverables
Qualifications
- —Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- —Minimum 10+ years of nuclear industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- —Experience leading and directing medium to high complexity projects to successful completion
- —Strong understanding of I&C skills, products and applications in the nuclear industry
- —Strong understanding of industry standard drawings including P&ID drawings, loop diagrams, schematics, cabinet drawings and panel layouts
- —Knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the nuclear industry (IEEE, IEC, Regulatory Guides, etc.)
Location
Hybrid role based in New Staton, PA facility; domestic and international travel required
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Job details
Salary$117k–$146k/yr
LocationNew Stanton
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026
Skills & Tools
NISI&C SystemsP&id DrawingsIeee StandardsIEC StandardsRegulatory Guides
About the company
Westinghouse Electric →The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.
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Westinghouse Electric · $117k–$146k/yr